Laser Hair Removal for Dark Skin

Laser hair removal is no longer impossible if you have dark skin.

When laser hair removal first became available, the early Diode and Alexandrite lasers that were used could only safely be used where there was a large contrast between the skin color and hair color (in other words, light skin/dark hair).

While it will always be the case that laser hair removal will be more effficient in these circumstances, newer equipment such as YAG lasers and IPL systems have made laser hair removal for dark skin a relatively common procedure. The downside is that the treatment of dark skin may require more treatment sessions , at a lower power or for shorter periods, so it may cost more.

Laser hair removal is a relatively new technique, and new equipment and treatment methods are constantly being developed to overcome these problems - many laser hair removal clinics now perform hair removal treatment on dark skin using the latest technology. So if you have looked into it in the past and found that you were not suitable, it's worth contacting several clinics to find out what they can offer now they have the latest laser hair removal equipment.